Andrew Waugh on tour for the Awards!

Monday, 20 April 2009 00:00

Andrew Waugh of Waugh Thistleton Architects

Mr Andrew Waugh, Director of Waugh Thistleton Architects Ltd of London, the principal architect behind the Murray Grove Tower, the world's tallest modern timber residential building, has agreed to appear as main speaker at each of the Australian Timber Design Awards Regional presentation nights.

The world's tallest modern timber residential building, in Hackney, north London, comprises 29 apartments over 9 floors. On completion it will weigh an estimated 300 tonnes. For details of the site, and to view images from the construction of the tower, see the Murray Grove Tower Presentation.

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